2011 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 216

214 Engine compartment Vehicle equipment i This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle which was available at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safetyrelevant systems and functions. G Warning To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running. The radiator fan may continue to run for approximately 30 seconds or may even restart after the engine has been turned off. Stay clear of fan blades. G Warning Maintenance and care Engine compartment Hood Opening the hood G Warning Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, the hood could be forced open by passing air flow. This could cause the hood to come loose and injure you and/or others. The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system. Because of the high voltage, it is dangerous to touch any components (ignition coils, spark plug sockets, diagnostic socket) of the ignition system: Rwith the engine running starting the engine Rwhen the ignition is switched on and the engine is turned manually Rwhile X Make sure that the windshield wipers are switched off. G Warning! G Warning Do not open the hood when the engine is overheated. You could be seriously injured. Observe the coolant temperature gauge to determine whether the engine may be overheated. If you see flames or smoke coming from the engine compartment, move away from the vehicle. Wait until the engine has cooled. If necessary, call the fire department. The windshield wipers and wiper linkage could be set in motion. When the hood is open, you or others could be injured by the wiper linkage. Make sure that the windshield wipers are switched off and that the SmartKey has been pulled out of the ignition lock before opening the hood. G Warning! You could be injured when the hood is open - even when the engine is turned off. Parts of the engine can become very hot. To prevent burns, let the engine cool completely before touching any components on the vehicle. Comply with all relevant safety precautions. The release lever on the hood is in the footwell on the left-hand side of the vehicle when viewed in the direction of travel.